GCOH September Newsletter

GENERAL MANAGER MESSAGE

With September here, our busy fall season is right around the corner The Club Championship will be at the end of the month, Ladies Member Guest is mid-October and the Men’s Member Guest is early November We are all hopeful that we will soon receive relief from the continuous hot temperatures and lack of rain We have faced many challenges over the summer on the golf courses and will continue to do everything possible to overcome them I appreciate those Members who have reached out directly to me over the summer and know that we will continue to work through these issues we are facing

Thank you for being a Member

Reese McCall

General

Manager

MEET OUR TEAM

General Manager

Reese McCall

reese@golfclubofhouston com

281.459.7807

Membership Director

Nate Gumm ngumm@golfclubofhouston,com

281 459 7854

Executive Chef

Moses Cruz

mcruz@golfclubofhouston com

281 459 7837

Events Sales Director

Liz Strong

lstrong@golfclubofhouston com

281 459 7839

Director of Agronomy

John Freeman

jfreeman@golfclubofhouston com

281 459 7869

Regional Merchandise Manager

Savannah Bolden

sbolden@golfclubofhouston.com

281.459.7844

Membership Accounting/Human Resources

Janice Cruz jcruz@golfclubofhouston com

281.459.7852

Membership Engagement Coordinator

Alicia Fuston afuston@golfclubofhouston com

281 459 7803

Food & Beverage Director

Alex Sierra asierra@golfclubofhouston com

281 459 7863

Events Services Manager

Paige Meyer

pmeyer@golfclubofhouston com

281 459 7880

Director of Golf

Adam Lockwood alockwood@golfclubofhouston.com

281.459.7831

Fitness Director

Hanh Jones hjones@golfclubofhouston com

281.459.7861

NEW MEMBERS

MEMBERSHIP UPDATE

Nate Gumm

BACK TO SCHOOL

With the kids back in school, now is the perfect time to “restart” that health lifestyle that may have slowed (or stopped) over the summer. Hanh and the ArrowFit Team are available to help you get started, so do not hesitate to reach out and schedule a time for an ArrowFit orientation tour.

If you have a workout buddy who is not a Member, now is also the perfect time to invite them to join the fun. We have a limited number of Club Membership spaces available at the preferred rates. Please contact me with their names and I will be happy to reach out to extend an invitation on your behalf Thanks, and see you at the Club!

Nate

Monthly Statements are available online

For assistance with your username, password or the Members only mobile app please reach out to your Membership Engagement Coordinator, Alicia Fuston at afuston@golfclubofhouston com

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

CLUB MEMBER

Sam Singh

James Mosley

Gyan Choudhary

Terry McHendry

Jacob Atkin

Wind Wong

Allen Xu

FULL GOLF

Jimmy Doan

Michelle Huang

Robert Duncan

Harris Chan

Jimmy Zhang

WEEKDAY GOLF

Simon Chan

MEMBER SPONSORS

Jimmy Zhang

Jonathan Sanders

Wind Wong

Harris Chan

Chad Green

Chad Calais

Mike Westrum

Roberto Rojas

Rafael Martinez

QUIVER Sponsor Appreciation program. We will see you guys on March 2, 2024!

COURSE MAINTENANCE

John Freeman

Hopefully, as I am writing this newsletter, we ar nearing the end of one of the hottest summers i history September is normally a time we appre cooler temperatures and occasional showers T would truly be a godsend.

Our Maintenance Team has worked hard since the first aerification dates in June. Our goals were to remove as much thatch and grain from the greens, tees an as possible to enhance total playability of the tw courses. A secondary goal is to bring the U of H game area and the First tee closer to the same standards as the courses.

We are one good slow soaking rain away from good in all these areas. We have been pumping 600,000 gallons of irrigation water per day/golf since June. On July 1st, our groundwater permit kicked in and in less than 45 days we have pumped over half of the 80 million gallons that we wer ll d O August 15, we requested an addition gallons. We will know in the next 30 amendment is approved by the subsi

Cool season weeds will begin to germ September. Our number 1 concern is not concerned about seeds that germ Our pre-emerge herbicides will contr am concerned about the seed that ge heavy thatch. Willie and I have had many discussions with experts, and we have a plan to address this concern. We will add one or two post emerge p to our program to take these plants out. Norma for these applications is January/February.

Fall fertilization will be applied in September. W reviewing current soil reports to make sure the products are applied to enhance carbohydrate s as we approach dormancy. This ensures quicke up next spring.

GOLF

GOLF

Adam

Lockwood

It is great to be here at Golf Club of Houston!

I have received such a warm welcome (in both temperature and generosity), and I look forward to meeting the rest of the Membership soon. If you have any questions or concerns, my door is always open or please feel free to email me at alockwood@golfclubofhouston.com.

Pro Tip to Beat the Heat

Stay hydrated to stay on top of your game!

Factors that make-up 95% of the golf game are muscle speed, strength, coordination, and clear decision making

Studies show that a 5% drop in water levels can cause a 25-30% loss in energy, and a 3% drop can cause fuzzy thinking and brain fog

On a hot day, experts suggest drinking 6 oz every 15 minutes, which equates to about 3 bottles per 9 holes

UPCOMING GOLF EVENTS

TITLEIST FITTING DAY

September

6th: 9:00 am - 2:00pm

Check out the NEW T-Series Irons

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

September & October

30th & 1st: Regular Flights

October

7th & 8th: Championship Flights Only

GOLF HOURS

Hole-In-One

LADIES MEMBER/GUEST

October 13th & 14th

Register on Golf Genius

MEMBER GOLF SHOP IS OPEN TUESDAY - SUNDAY 6:30AM – 6:00PM

TOURNAMENT GOLF SHOP: MONDAY - SUNDAY 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM

GOLF PRACTICE FACILITIES ARE OPEN 30 MINUTES AFTER SUNRISE AND CLOSE 30 MINUTES BEFORE SUNSET.

PRACTICE FACILITIES WILL CLOSE AT 3:00 PM ON MONDAYS

Congratulations to David Overhuls, who hit his 4 hybrid from 220 yards on Hole #12 to make an ace! Great shot!

FOOD & BEVERAGE

FOOD & BEVERAGE

Alex Sierra

UPCOMING MEMBER SOCIAL EVENTS!

Celebrate Grandparents Day at the Club! Sunday, September 10 we will have Brunch from 11am - 2pm in honor of Grandparents Day An enjoyable brunch for everyone in your family Be sure to make your reservations online or on the mobile app

Join us on Friday, September 22 for our Adult only Bourbon & Blues on the Patio We will offer childcare at ArrowFit for children ages 2 and older For questions about childcare, please contact ArrowFit via email at arrowfit@golfclubofhouston com

Family Bingo Night will be Tuesday, September 26 Enjoy a family friendly buffet and friendly evening of competition The Buffet will begin at 5:30 pm and Bingo will start at 6:00pm Register online or on the Member only app

We have something for everyone and look forward to seeing you at the Club soon!

-Alex

CHEF'S CORNER

FEATURED RECIPE

Moses Cruz

Chile Relleno Soup

INGREDIENTS:

1 pound ground beef

3/4 cup chopped onion

3/4 cup diced celery

4 cloves garlic minced

5-6 poblanos roasted, peeled, seeded & diced

1 tbsp ground cumin

1 tbsp ground coriander

3 cups chicken broth

2 cups beef broth

2tbsp Worcestershire

3 cups cubed Velveeta processed cheese

Salt and pepper to taste

Queso fresco crumbled & Pico de Gallo for topping

Steps:

In heavy bottom pot brown off the ground beef. Once cooked, strain and add celery, onions, garlic, salt and pepper. Sauté until softened, add cumin, coriander and stir to incorporate.

Add beef and chicken broth and cook for 30 minutes. Reduced heat and cook 20 minutes more, add Worcestershire. Stir in Velveeta cheese cubes and cook until cheese melts Lastly, stir in the poblanos

Remove from heat and serve with Pico de Gallo queso fresco and chips

PRIVATE EVENTS

PRIVATE EVENTS

Liz Strong

Wedded Bliss!

The Events Department was thrilled to host a very special Wedding on behalf of long-time Members Brian and Ann Garza. On Saturday, August 5, wedding vows were exchanged by the Garza’s son Daniel and his beautiful bride Elle in The Obsidian Room. Our very own Judge Ken Wise presided over the ceremony and glasses of champagne were soon raised to toast the newly married couple. Chef Cruz provided a delicious plated meal featuring a few favorite dishes Seared Tenderloin of Beef, Chicken Piccatta, Creamy Parmesan Rice and butter-poached Summer Vegetables. A fabulous Almond Amaretto Wedding Cake with Almond Amaretto Filling and Vanilla Buttercream was the perfect dessert to conclude the evening. Thank you again for giving us the opportunity to be of service we were so happy to host such a memorable event!

Liz Strong

Event Sales Director

WELLNESS

ARROWFIT

Improved strength and joint mobility

Who doesn’t want that? After being consistent with your workout routine, you are beginning to see results Now that you have made progress, how do you keep these results?

Correct posture is essential to maintaining strength in areas to prevent chronic pain and prevent injury

Training in the gym is important, however keeping your body in proper alignment is more of a lifestyle habit. Here is something you can add to your daily routine to make optimal posture part of your lifestyle.

The Super Raise

This move will strengthen all your back muscles from head to heel, and specifically the muscles that support your spine's natural curvature Performing this requires conscious engagement of posterior muscle groups such as the glutes, erectors, and trapezius Activating these simultaneously helps create improved focus on body alignment This heightened awareness of posture during exercise can carry over to daily activities, encouraging more mindful posture habits

Try

Start off with 3 sets of 10 reps. Try for a 1 second hold at the top. Watch the video tutorial and reach out to us at ArrowFit anytime!

Hanh Jones

"Life is movement, and movement is the key to life." - Dewey Andreas

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FULLGOLFMEMBERSONLY

$100 Per Person + Cart Fee | Entry Fee Includes: Breakfast & Lunch both days & Credit Book

Signup on Golf Genius

Registration deadline for Club Championship is Wednesday, September 27

Registration Deadline for Men's Championship Flight is Wednesday, October 4

*Players are eligible to play in both the Men’s Regular & Men’s Championship Flight